Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean City Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean City Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 10:36 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 4:40 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657419
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean City Beach, NC Tides - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:364.23:483.39:550.49:450.17:165:10Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:254.34:363.210:470.310:280.07:165:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:084.55:203.211:320.211:090.07:165:11Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:484.66:013.212:130.17:165:12New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:264.76:403.312:520.07:175:13New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:034.77:173.312:26-0.11:280.07:175:14New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:394.77:543.31:03-0.12:04-0.17:175:15New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:154.78:323.31:40-0.12:40-0.17:175:15New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:514.69:103.42:18-0.13:150.07:175:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:284.59:513.42:580.03:510.07:175:17Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:084.310:353.53:410.14:290.07:165:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:514.111:253.64:290.15:110.07:165:19Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:403.95:240.25:57-0.17:165:20First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:213.812:343.76:260.36:47-0.27:165:21First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:214.11:353.57:350.27:43-0.37:165:22First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:244.52:393.58:450.18:42-0.57:165:23Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:264.83:433.59:52-0.29:41-0.77:155:24Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:265.24:443.610:53-0.410:40-0.97:155:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:235.55:433.811:50-0.711:37-1.17:155:26Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:185.76:384.012:43-0.97:145:27Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:115.87:324.112:33-1.21:34-1.07:145:28Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:025.68:244.21:28-1.22:24-1.07:135:29Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:525.49:174.22:22-1.13:12-0.97:135:30Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:425.010:104.13:15-0.84:00-0.77:125:31Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:324.511:044.04:10-0.54:48-0.57:125:32Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:224.05:08-0.25:36-0.37:115:33Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:013.912:153.66:080.16:26-0.17:115:34Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:593.81:123.27:130.47:180.17:105:35Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:583.82:112.98:190.58:110.27:105:36Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:563.93:102.89:220.59:030.27:095:37Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:494.04:042.810:170.49:530.17:085:38Waning Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657419)

Common Questions About Ocean City Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean City Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Ocean City Beach, NC is approximately 7:38 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ocean City Beach, NC?

Ocean City Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Ocean City Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ocean City Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Ocean City Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ocean City Beach, NC?

Tide data for Ocean City Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657419. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657419.

What is the moon phase in Ocean City Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ocean City Beach, NC is Waning Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Ocean City Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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